Rookie Ryan provides spark: What changed for the Patriots' defense in the second half? Several things, but it was a personnel switch that mostly caught our attention as rookie cornerback Logan Ryan was inserted into the game in nickel packages after not playing in the first half. Ryan's blindside strip sack of Tannehill set up the game-tying touchdown. Ryan later showed up with a pass breakup and quarterback sack. Ryan has been a playmaker for the team, as last week he had a 79-yard interception return for a touchdown.

He got intangibles like Nink not great talent but has nose for making great plays. He rose to the occasion.

It should...he played great..sacks and pressure, passes defended...great game for any DB but especially the rook....looks like we DID NOT waste a 3rd rounder on him..Harmon made a great play too...go Rutgers

I think he just learned to pick CBs like Dennard when, from 06-11, he went for guys like Asante. The only difference between Dennard and Ryan is about 15 pounds. Otherwise, they're the same style of players. Slow, physical cover corners. Will be nice to see Talib, Dennard and Ryan on the field at once when Talib comes back. I think Ryan may be able to hold his own against Welker when we face Denver.

I think he just learned to pick CBs like Dennard when, from 06-11, he went for guys like Asante. The only difference between Dennard and Ryan is about 15 pounds. Otherwise, they're the same style of players. Slow, physical cover corners. Will be nice to see Talib, Dennard and Ryan on the field at once when Talib comes back. I think Ryan may be able to hold his own against Welker when we face Denver.

The "Belichick can't draft corners" bit was sarcasm, sorry, I was a bit toasty last night post game and it is kind of a self serving post.

I don't think he has a "type" other than good football players, it's the nature of the draft that GM's only hit on 30% or fewer of their picks. That is my junk science estimate but it jives with the washout rate of players who don't make it for one reason or the other.

I was very high on this kid leading up to the 2013 draft due to his versatility (multiple coverage responsibilities / frequently utilize in blitz packages) and ability to make plays on the football (31 PBU, 7 INT's, 11.5 TFL, 2 FF and 1 QB hurry)... good to see that he's living up to some of those abilities when given extended PT!

Rookie Ryan provides spark: What changed for the Patriots' defense in the second half? Several things, but it was a personnel switch that mostly caught our attention as rookie cornerback Logan Ryan was inserted into the game in nickel packages after not playing in the first half. Ryan's blindside strip sack of Tannehill set up the game-tying touchdown. Ryan later showed up with a pass breakup and quarterback sack. Ryan has been a playmaker for the team, as last week he had a 79-yard interception return for a touchdown.

He got intangibles like Nink not great talent but has nose for making great plays. He rose to the occasion.

Ive liked Ryan from Day one. Harmon seems to be ok when he gets in. Tavon Wilson isnt even a good special teamer. You win some u lose some

I thought it was funny how they showed the Center calling out # 26 as the blitzer and he still came free untouched! Great play that changed momentum. He needs to stay out the doghouse so he can contribute. Same for Ridley it seems. Why bench your best runner? Was he caught in the hen house w/ BB's plaything? I mean you gotta do whats best for the team , no?